Every morning (well, almost 😉) Jon and I do yoga together. Gradually the kids wake up, roll out their mats, and join us. Edwin especially likes to get in on that savasana adjustment. 😉 As I was stretching in a few yoga poses today at our pediatrician’s office while we waited for the nurse to come back in and administer some back-to-school shots, Kate said, “mom, are you doing yoga?? 🙄” 😂😂 6 years old and I totally embarrass her. 🙈 I wondered what it must be like for them growing up with a mom who is doing yoga all the time? Or waking up to parents who are playing chill acoustic guitar music in the living room and starting their day together with some breathing and meditation while you wander in, blankie in hand, and sit on the couch and watch and listen, then join in yourself. Such an interesting way to lead into breakfast. 🤔 Whatever their perceptions now, I hope they grow up and at least think we were a little cool. 😎 Sometimes. 😉🧘🏻‍♀️ #StephDoesYoga#yogafamily#yogawithkids#TuesdayThoughts#peace#unity#LDS#ShareGoodness#Savasana#stillness#someoneispeeking ! 😂

So nasty here from the fires we’re having 😷😷😷 I know California is probably worse, but oh my word. It’s hell here.

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Hello friends! There's some new people here, so I thought I'd show the face behind the camera and introduce myself a little bit. So, hi! I'm Mindy 😊 I am married and have 1.5-year-old twin daughters who are the joy of my life! 👭 I'm the copyeditor for the Liahona magazine (plus I help plan the young adult section), hence my always being on Temple Square. I went to BYU and served a mission in New Caledonia (aka paradise). I speak French but don't get a lot of practice with it. My only hobbies are taking pictures, watching movies, hanging out with my husband and playing with my babies, and staying up way too late every night (I almost said working, but that doesn't really count as a hobby, does it??). Tell me a little about you in the comments! P.S. yes my eyes are open in the picture 😂😂 #squintyeyes
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"My dear friends, you are a royal generation. You were preserved to come to the earth in this time for a special purpose. Not just a few of you, but all of you. There are things for each of you to do that no one else can do as well as you. If you do not prepare to do them, they will not be done. Your mission is unique and distinctive for you. Please don’t make another have to take your place. He or she can’t do it as well as you can. If you will let Him, I testify that our Father in Heaven will walk with you through the journey of life and inspire you to know your special purpose here."
--Bishop H. Burke Peterson
#templesquare#saltlaketemple#LDS#sharegoodness

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Do you ever find yourself with a piece of furniture you keep debating to paint or not to paint? This rocker, was used by Grandmother to rock my Momma and my Momma to rock me. Being the sentimental sap I am, I never could bring myself to change it. So, I shoved it in a guest room out of sight. I am so glad my stubborn twenty something ass didn’t go and mess a perfectly beautiful thing up. It sits prominently now in my living room - and I feel lucky to have something that’s seen three generations of babies in our family.

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Oh my sweet Dara joon, your tati joon loves more than you’ll ever know. 💕 I’m so happy I was finally able to meet you and smother you in snuggles + kisses!!! 😘 I’m stoked to watch you continue to blossom. You won the family jackpot, you know that? Especially with Zehra as your mummy. 🤱🏻 You both are my heart. 💖 Watching you grow up with your future cousins (Inshallah) is going to be the greatest blessing! I miss you already and I’m counting down the days until you’re drooling on my face again. 😹😻

This YW/YM Combined Activity is one of my highest pinned posts and this week had a huge spike!! It is seriously such a fun activity! Go check it out... http://www.lifesjourneytoperfection.net/2017/02/battle-of-sexes-combined-youth-activity.html

First time seeing pandas! This one was sleeping, still exciting though!

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sucker for cool walls + swirly chairs 🌿🕶
yesterday i went to TopGolf to meet up with Jonathan for his work activity, that’s where i found this groovy setup⛳️(did not swing a golf club because i need major help in that area of life)

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Can we just take a second to be real?
I am in what they call “the thick of motherhood”. My kids are 18 months apart, and learning about what this world has to offer and the adventures that lie ahead,They keep my SO BUSY and there are days I just want to crawl in a hole and never come out.
I sit here in front of my computer, trying to get some work done, and my daughter cries in the next room, for God only knows what?! 🙄 it’s probably a piece of food from her play kitchen out of place. 🤦🏼‍♀️ They drive me crazy and I’d be lying if I made it look otherwise.
But at the end of the day, it’s their smiles and hugs that keep me going. I am so grateful that God chose me to raise these two, and I would do it all over again 100 times.
So, just know, if you’re in the thick of motherhood like me, I got your back. And you can cry on my shoulder. I’ll be there. I promise! 💕

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Do you have a lyric that inspires you every time? 🎶 There is Sunshine in My Soul Today 🎶
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<< I am a mother of 4 little boys, ages 5 years old to 4 months. My days are filled with laundry, changing diapers, cleaning up messes, dishes, making food.... but also a lot of cuddles, smiles, kisses, and giggles. I’m very grateful for everything Heavenly Father has given me.... •
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I grew up in beautiful California. We had early morning seminary and being a seminary teacher is a calling in the church. My wonderful dad dedicated 8 years in teaching all his children in seminary. What an incredibly special experience it was for us. I remember watching him study for hours faithfully preparing for his seminary class. He was famous for drawing on chalkboards. And his NOTES! My dad’s seminary notes are sacred in our family. •
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On September 1, 2018, I am going to start reading a chapter a day while studying along with my dad’s notes. We are told to ‘feast upon the words of Christ.” Join me in reading a chapter a day! We can have a more meaningful scripture study!>>
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#ldsquotes#lds#ldspowerquotes#ldsleaders#sharegoodness#ldsyouth#ldsyoungwomen#ldsprimary#ldsyoungmen#bookofmormon#imamormon#thebookofmormon#wordofgod#scriptures#ldsliving#ldschurch#familyhomeevening#fhe#feastuponthewordsofchrist#futwoc

Full disclosure....I have had some recent setbacks with speaking. Hitting some snags with travel or not being a “big enough name” for a fireside. It’s been frustrating, even down right depressing. But, I will press forward because I believe in my story, I believe in myself and, most importantly, I believe that my Heavenly Father wants His children to hear my story. .
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It’s definitely not “light” subject matter and I know that makes a lot of people nervous. I get it. It’s not a subject we all want to hear or get excited to hear. I make it as fun as I can, but I also know just how important it is right now for so many people. .
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Seeing this pop up today and their description of what my fireside will be, made my heart explode! 😍😍😍
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Regardless of how “big” my name is, or how many credentials I have next to my name (ie. no college or awards), I can honestly say that if I can reach those few that need to hear my message it is WORTH it! If those few can walk away knowing that they are not only not alone in their struggle, but that there is ALWAYS hope and Christ will NEVER leave them alone, then that is all I need. .
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When I first started speaking, I was going to share very little about my depression, kind of just skip over it. The spirit spoke so strongly to me that night to share my suicidal plans experiences and I had a beautiful young girl come up to me, give me a hug and fall apart in my arms. She said she was thinking about ending it that week and that she was so grateful she came. She knew Heavenly Father made her come that night. ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖
THAT is why I am doing what I am doing. And why I won’t let some setbacks stop me. Believe me, so many times the darkness takes over and tells me I’m not enough, that no one wants to hear what I have to say and that I’m not going to make a difference. I know where those feelings come from and I am fine with making a small difference with even one! ➖➖I was that one so many years ago and wish I had had someone that understood. ➖➖
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God’s mercy is grace in action. God’s judgment is truth in action. God’s glory is holiness in action. God’s revelation is love in action.
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If you believe religion must conform to your ideals—religious, political, moral, etc.—then start your own. You obviously do not believe the religion contains authoritative inspiration if you believe you know all its rights and wrong. Truth is inherently going to contradict your sheltered opinions.
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There is great religious hypocrisy in frequently attending the temple and infrequently attending to your ministering duties to love the unloved. There is great religious hypocrisy in wanting to take the sacrament, and believing that only those who conform to CULTURAL norms should be loved at church.

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Even on days when it's hard and when want lash out and you feel the world's unfair, change the world by choosing kind💗
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Helaman 3:35
This scripture is one that I find myself re-reading more and more. Sometimes life can be hard, but as we focus on being humble the Lord can fill us with joy. #sharegoodness#lds

Behold, now it is called today until the coming of the Son of Man, and verily it is a day of sacrifice…
Doctrine & Covenants 64:23
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Link in bio / https://buff.ly/2B5ApS2
#sharegoodness#sacrifice#today#LDS#Mormon

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I might be a little slower right now but I love an adventurous couple that is down to hold or drive to a unique location!

My daughter Kylie and I have been talking recently about how we seem to remember and focus on negative things a lot more than the positive things. 🌿
If someone is sassy or unkind we remember it. But, kindnesses seem to melt in and not be remembered!
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In the past few days I had a few small and simple kindnesses that I wanted to take note of!
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A dear friend dropped by unannounced and gave me this succulent arrangement she made. She said it was just because.
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Yesterday I was leaving early from an exercise class and a friend I hadn’t seen for awhile ran out and hugged Kylie and I and said, “I haven’t seen you for awhile and just wanted to give you a hug!”
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Both were small and simple, yet they had a big impact on making me feel loved! 🌿
Let’s not shy away from doing simple little kindnesses and let’s not shy away from noticing kindness! It’s easy to remember, notice and dwell on the negative and hurtful!
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It’s more challenging to let those things go and to be and feel positive!

🍍So returning from our Maskcara Dream Convention brings up all the emotions!!! So today along with my #letgo - #loveyoumore and #moon charms i wore my @madebymarywithlove PINEAPPLE 🍍Necklace. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• •••💁🏼‍♀️ It is easy for me to roll into the comparison emotion and that never serves anyone 🤔. We all have unique gifts, talents and circumstances- so today let’s all be #pineapples - and wear our crowns with joy!!!! •••••••••••••••••••••• ❤️❤️❤️ PS if you didn’t notice my tired eyes I’m still trying to nurse this ladies tired body! @nickelandsuede

"Christ walked the path every mortal is called to walk so that he would know how to succor and strengthen us in our most difficult times. He knows the deepest and most personal burdens we carry. He knows the most public and poignant pains we bear. He descended below all such grief in order that he might lift us above it. There is no anguish or sorrow or sadness in life that he has not suffered in our behalf and borne away upon his own valiant and compassionate shoulders."
- Jeffrey R. Holland
#sharegoodness#lds#ldsquotes#mormon#christian#ldstemple#dctemple

This adorable blanket is going to a tough little warrior named Judah.❤️ He was born with cystic fibrosis and at 9 months old was diagnosed with a stage 5 Wilms tumor (liver cancer). At 11 months old, he had his right kidney removed and went through chemo. Nine month later they found the cancer had spread to his remaining kidney, which they are now treating. We can tell he’s a little fighter and can’t wait to ship this little blanket out! ❤️ #welovejudah#lucysloveblankets
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